Can the world achieve gender equality by 2030?
We discuss progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and gender equality with Ginette Azcona, Research and Data Policy Specialist at UN Women.
‘Achieve gender equality...
The EU pipeline legislation and exploitation of health data and AI
Professor Dr Paul De Raeve outlines why it is integral for nurses to help shape the integration of digital solutions across healthcare in the...
Martha’s Rule introduced nationwide by NHS to increase patient safety
The NHS will roll out ‘Martha's Rule’ nationwide in a significant step forward in enhancing patient safety across the health service.
The head of the...
NHS offers groundbreaking portable drug infusion for advanced Parkinson’s disease patients
Hundreds of NHS patients grappling with advanced Parkinson's disease are poised to experience relief thanks to a groundbreaking portable drug infusion set to revolutionise...
NHS introduces routine bowel cancer screening for Lynch syndrome patients
The NHS has announced it is offering routine bowel cancer screening to thousands of individuals with Lynch syndrome.
Tohoku University develops monoclonal antibody for HER2-positive breast cancer
Tohoku University have engineered a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody aimed at HER2-positive breast cancer.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to altered child brain development
A new study provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact child brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health...
Challenges and opportunities for cervical screening and HPV vaccine uptake
Despite being one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, many barriers to cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccine uptake exist. We...
Therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy eases distress in 89% of patients
Research suggests that digital cognitive behavioural therapy can reduce anxiety and depression in people with long-term health conditions.
Strengthening vaccination policies towards the European elections: From recommendations to concrete experiences
As the European elections approach, numerous policy recommendations are proposed on the priorities of the new institutions.
Yet, there is a risk of overlooking the...
Broadening research and awareness of AMR
Jonathan Pearce, CEO of Antibiotic Research UK discusses the charity’s efforts in creating new therapeutics to tackle antibiotic-resistant infections, and the actions needed to...
Understanding the link between eczema and mental health
Should patients be offered psychological support for their mental wellbeing when living with a skin condition such as eczema?
Can erectile dysfunction pills reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
New research from University College London suggests that men who take erectile dysfunction pills may have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Although it...
Regenerative therapies for heart disease
Lorna Rothery spoke to cardiovascular regenerative medicine expert, Professor Paolo Madeddu, who co-led a groundbreaking study that identified a mutant anti-ageing gene that could...
New study reveals link between depression and body temperature
A study suggests a potential mental health benefit to lowering body temperatures in individuals with depression.
Disease X: Researchers analyse virus ancestry to predict next global pandemic
In the fight against infectious diseases, scientists are digging into the family trees of viruses to predict which one might cause the next big...
Improvements in cancer survival rates slowing, say Cancer Research UK
Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, Cancer Research UK has revealed that improvements in cancer survival rates have slowed in recent years.
BRCA gene testing programme launched by NHS to identify cancer risk
Tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry are set to benefit from a pioneering BRCA gene testing programme unveiled by the NHS.
The BRCA...
Improving care and awareness of kidney diseases
Raymond Vanholder and Eveline Scheres from the European Kidney Health Alliance highlight where further efforts are needed to improve the prevention and care of...
Patients can now access their prescriptions through the NHS App
Starting today, millions of individuals will have access to their prescription information through the NHS App.
